LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    *rolling my eyes*

    LadyFree28 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It still proves my point that they can't show up like the CIA, FBI, and National Guard like martial law...they NEED an executive order...they STILL can't just show up and take over, as posters are...
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    Good nursing diagnoses for fx humerus?

    LadyFree28 replied to kdaj1990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Remember, nursing diagnoses are to fit the pt, not the medical diagnoses; do you have a NANDA-approved book for nursing diagnoses? Tell me more about your pt, and let's go from
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    Anxiety on Orientation

    LadyFree28 replied to Slaq's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THIS. Also, learn to get organized; having a good brain sheet will help ease the anxiety, as well as keep you focused-you can search here on AN for a "brain sheet". Also, remember that nursing is a...
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    Quitting the profession

    LadyFree28 replied to Dewman's topic in General Nursing

    I think it has been the same as before the shortage; at least in my area, when there was a slight shortage, the instructors were stating that a percentage of nurses burn out within 5 years, and I was...
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    *rolling my eyes*

    LadyFree28 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You have proof that they can? If they attempted to and the hospital said "we have it under control", you think the CDC could have overridden that? With what army? People keep forgetting how...
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    Ebola Scare at My School

    LadyFree28 replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok, but the email stated that they ruled out Ebola. Unless you are exhibit signs, at this point there's no
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    most gross and sad situation

    LadyFree28 replied to jlha's topic in School

    The situations that we see and experience with some
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    LPN - nursing notes

    LadyFree28 replied to Javlou1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What about
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    Miss Manners for Nurses

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But then, they become a product of their
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    Do I keep going after failing 2 tests in level 3?

    LadyFree28 replied to westtexasgirl's topic in General Students

    THIS. Get some review books and utilize them to prepare for your exams; practice and start only looking at WHAT the question is asking you; if you are getting anxious, then try to utilize deep...
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    Quitting The Nursing Program

    LadyFree28 replied to alayzhial's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Schedule time with advisors and see what your options are, and go from there to make an informed decision. Best
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    Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    LadyFree28 replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. WHY would one feel guilty calling in sick? We are grown adults; if one has to call in, then call in. The
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    Does anyone like their job?

    LadyFree28 replied to DatMurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love being a nurse...sometimes that is better than liking a
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    2nd health care worker gets Ebola at TX Hosp

    LadyFree28 replied to RN2B123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THIS. It does no good parroting information that MAY not be true. Waiting for a more in-depth, factual story; avoiding sound bites and ever changing information from whisper-down-the-lane tactics from...
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    Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    LadyFree28 replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The sensible
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    2nd interview please help!!

    LadyFree28 replied to AnnaVictoria9's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most shadow interviews are just that, shadowing a nurse and observing. Be polite, ask questions, get to know the staff and ask questions from other staff members. You should do fine.
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    Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    LadyFree28 replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would still take care of an Ebola pt; don proper PPE, including shoe and hair covering, take off gloves, wash hands with Clorox solution, don gloves again, and remove gown, repeat disposal of gloves...
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    Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

    LadyFree28 replied to luv2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are a percentage of common sense people that are totally tuned off and don't watch both; I know I'm not alone in that camp when it comes to information gathering, especially with the Internet...
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    Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

    LadyFree28 replied to luv2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I haven't been following the media because of their inaccurate reporting; I rather follow AP and Reuters, and NPR rather than corporate media outlets with "talking empty
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    allnurses Ebola Preparedness Survey Makes the News.

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nurses get to speak! This is WONDERFUL news and an important unity to have the media focus on what nurses actually do and face; unfortunately, it had to a take an infectious disease to show how a...
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    Depression is terminal??

    LadyFree28 replied to Clementia's topic in Health, Stress Management

    To be fair, most of us to post regularly, and the OP was pretty charged up about the post and has posted some pretty heated words as well; it could have been asked on the other forum for...
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    Coworkers tell me to get out while I can

    LadyFree28 replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THIS is your issue. You are "easily influenced by other people"? Really? Did you what to become a nurse or did someone influence you? You enjoy your job or did someone "influence" you to enjoy your...
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    LadyFree28 replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hope that the situation is rectified and the students end up with a way better
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    Common sense

    LadyFree28 replied to Indigo_Beauty's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sigh, reposting my response from other threads on this topic: I said this on the other thread about Ebola, so here it goes: If anything, something had to happen to reveal how poorly hospitals are...
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    *rolling my eyes*

    LadyFree28 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THIS. I'm going to say it again: I said this on the other thread about Ebola, so here it goes: If anything, something had to happen to reveal how poorly hospitals are managed and how they treat...